Does the Beetle belong to SAIC Volkswagen or FAW Volkswagen?
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Neither, the Beetle belongs to Volkswagen AG in Germany and is an imported vehicle. Here is some relevant information about the Beetle: 1. The Volkswagen Beetle, officially named the Volkswagen Type 1, is a compact car produced by Volkswagen (translated as Fuk's Motor Factory in Hong Kong) from 1938 to 2003. The Beetle is a historically classic car originating from Nazi Germany in the 1930s. It is renowned for its distinctive rounded shape and the nickname "Beetle." Particularly the first-generation model, it is reported that over 20 million units were produced. 2. The Beetle brought enormous profits to Volkswagen. After capturing the European market, Volkswagen's executives skillfully entered the nearly saturated American market. Nurtured by the Beetle, Volkswagen rapidly expanded and soon became the number one automobile company in Europe and the fourth largest in the world.
I remember when I used to follow auto shows, I paid special attention to the Volkswagen lineup. The Beetle is a classic masterpiece of the Volkswagen brand, but in China, it doesn't belong to either SAIC Volkswagen or FAW-Volkswagen. SAIC Volkswagen, also known as SAIC-Volkswagen, is a joint venture between SAIC Group and Volkswagen, mainly responsible for producing domestic models like the Lavida or Passat. FAW-Volkswagen, on the other hand, is a collaboration between FAW in Changchun and Volkswagen, producing cars like the Jetta and Magotan. However, the Beetle is different—it is sold in China as an imported vehicle, directly introduced by Volkswagen Import Company. The reason is simple: Volkswagen hasn't localized its production in China; it's only manufactured at the original German factory and then shipped here. To buy a Beetle, you need to go to a specialized Volkswagen Import 4S store. Although the price is a bit higher, it carries a lot of sentimental value. On the road, you mostly see young people driving them—small, cute, and uniquely stylish. In short: it has nothing to do with those two joint ventures; as a pure imported car, it's all about authenticity.
